Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Donnie Sam death by force case profile photo

Donnie Ray Sam

Case from Opelousas, LA dated Jun 18, 2014

Victim Details

Donnie Ray Sam

Male

Black / African American

Opelousas

LA

2014-06-18

19

Donnie

Ray Sam

07/24/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the early hours of a Wednesday in Opelousas, Louisiana, the life of 19-year-old Donnie Ray Sam, a Black/African American male, was tragically cut short. On June 18, 2014, Sam was found in a vacant lot in the 900 block of Truman Street, having been shot multiple times at close range. The Opelousas Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide, seeking to bring justice for the young man known affectionately as "Deedy."

The investigation soon focused on someone unexpectedl ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Donnie Ray Sam, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (4)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • KLFY: Opelousas man killed in Wednesday shooting
  • Donnie Ray Sam Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 2 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    I've been following Donnie Ray Sam's case closely, and something that really stands out to me is the... ...Read More
    09/16/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Donnie Ray Sam

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Opelousas, Louisiana

    Malik A. White death by force case in Opelousas, LA

    Malik A. White

    Death: Jul 16, 2023
    In the late hours of a Sunday evening in Opelousas, Louisiana, the life of 21-year-old Malik A. Whit i ...Read More
    Jon-Qualon Pitre death by force case in Opelousas, LA

    Jon-Qualon Pitre

    Death: Feb 27, 2014
    In the late winter of 2014, a deeply tragic event unfolded in Opelousas, Louisiana, culminating in t ...Read More
    Terrell Wayne Ford Jr death by force case in Opelousas, LA

    Terrell Wayne Ford Jr

    Death: Jan 05, 2020
    In the late hours of January 5, 2020, Terrell Wayne Ford Jr., a 28-year-old African American man, wa w ...Read More
    Joseph Stanley Boxie death by force case in Opelousas, LA

    Joseph Stanley Boxie

    Death: Jun 16, 2019
    On Father's Day, June 16, 2019, Joseph Stanley Boxie Jr., a 49-year-old man from Opelousas, Louisian a ...Read More
    Joseph James Sylvester Sr. death by force case in Opelousas, LA

    Joseph James Sylvester Sr.

    Death: Dec 18, 2023
    In the early morning hours of December 18, 2023, a shooting in Opelousas, Louisiana, claimed the lif i ...Read More
    Corey Rosette Jr. death by force case in Opelousas, LA

    Corey Rosette Jr.

    Death: Feb 11, 2022
    In February 2022, the community of Opelousas, Louisiana, was shaken by the tragic death of Corey Ros o ...Read More
    Zachariah Zerangue death by force case in Opelousas, LA

    Zachariah Zerangue

    Death: Jan 05, 2024
    In the quiet evening of January 5, 2024, the life of Zachariah Zerangue, a 39-year-old man from Opel e ...Read More